Boydell & Brewer

A collection of Andrew Parrott's writings ... is bound to be something out of the ordinary, and this book does not disappoint. Its erudition, energy and thoroughness are staggering, and its... — Musical Times More…

[U]ntil now there has been no extensive study of what the words set by Byrd in his 1588 and 1589 song collections really mean, that is, 'what they are,' apart from songs. Smith...offers a brilliant,... — Choice More…

Excellent collection. . . anyone with even the slightest concern for the topic should take the time to chew on what is in this book...an invaluable resource — American Record Guide More…

[T]his new biography by Edgar Vincent is now the authoritative one and not likely to be bettered.... It is not a biography that should be missed by any reader interested in Housman or that era... — British Music Society More…

Admirably succeeds in offering...a broad overview of the life and career of the conductor Charles Mackerras...whets one's appetite to go back to the recordings — Musical Times More…

Though the matter is serious, Jonathan Noble manages to bring to it lightness of touch and even humour — BBC Music Magazine More…

Packed away in its pages is a very large amount of new information. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT A fitting tribute to the opera's enduring international stature, and undoubtedly [a] significant... — Music and Letters More…

Excellent volume — Gramophone Magazine More…

Thoughtful, thorough, and based on much reflection and study of the archives and manuscripts, this book may finally settle the issue of form and style as it relates to Delius's work. -- J.K.... — Choice More…